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A perfect storm of weather and climate conditions led to the severity of the California fires

Wednesday, January 8 by ABC News

(CALIFORNIA) -- A perfect storm of weather and climate conditions led to the severity of the wildfires devastating Southern California.At least two people are dead and several others injured as the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and Woodley fires burned through thousands of acres and prompted... Read More.

Texas prepares for severe winter storm

Wednesday, January 8 by ABC News

(TEXAS) -- As Texas prepares for severe winter weather, Gov. Greg Abbott expressed confidence Wednesday in the state's power grid.Frigid temperatures -- along with snow, sleet and freezing rain -- are expected to make their way into Texas starting Wednesday, especially in the northern... Read More.

Documentary explores death row inmates attempt to connect with victims son

Wednesday, January 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- John Henry Ramirez was executed in Texas in 2022 after being convicted of murder in the 2004 death of 46-year-old Pablo Castro.In her documentary "I am Ready, Warden," director Smriti Mundhra tells the story of Ramirez's attempt to reach out to the... Read More.

California fires live updates: Unprecedented, deadly blazes explode in size

Wednesday, January 8 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- At least two people are dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California amid historically dry and windy conditions.Tens of thousands were evacuated as more than 5,000 acres burned in the Palisades Fire in the Pacific... Read More.

California fires live updates: 2 dead in massive, unprecedented blazes

Wednesday, January 8 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- At least two people are dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California amid historically dry and windy conditions.Tens of thousands were evacuated as more than 5,000 acres burned in the Palisades Fire in the Pacific... Read More.

LA wildfires: California residents share flame footage and evacuation stories

Wednesday, January 8 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- California homeowners shared evacuation stories and video clips of the damaging flames plowing through their community as the Pacific Palisades fire continues to blaze since its start on Tuesday.Zibby and Kyle Owens, who own a home in Pacific Palisades but also... Read More.

California wildfires maps show evacuations, power outages, air quality

Wednesday, January 8 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Wildfires are tearing through thousands of acres in Los Angeles County in California, as strong Santa Ana winds stoke the blazes.The Palisades Fire has impacted more than 2,920 acres, the Eaton Fire has impacted more than 2,200 acres, and the Hurst... Read More.

California fires live updates: 2 dead, more than 1,000 structures destroyed

Wednesday, January 8 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- At least two people are dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California amid historically dry and windy conditions.Tens of thousands were evacuated as more than 5,000 acres burned in the Palisades Fire in the Pacific... Read More.

Garland intends to release portion of Jack Smiths report related to Jan. 6 probe

Wednesday, January 8 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland intends to publicly release the portion of special counsel Jack Smith's final report related to his federal election interference case against Donald Trump, according to a court filing Wednesday.U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, who dismissed Trump's classified... Read More.

Heres why Meta ended fact-checking, according to experts

Wednesday, January 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Meta, the parent company of Facebook, announced plans Tuesday to replace fact-checkers with a user-based system known as "community notes."Fact-checkers who were put in place in the wake of Donald Trump's 2016 election have proven to be "too politically biased" and... Read More.

A perfect storm of weather and climate conditions led to the severity of the California fires

Texas prepares for severe winter storm

Documentary explores death row inmates attempt to connect with victims son

California fires live updates: Unprecedented, deadly blazes explode in size

California fires live updates: 2 dead in massive, unprecedented blazes

California wildfires maps show evacuations, power outages, air quality

California fires live updates: 2 dead, more than 1,000 structures destroyed

Heres why Meta ended fact-checking, according to experts

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